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As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
2.5
As others have said, the writing is a bit repetitive and cyclical. I really wasn't sold on the hallucination aspects with Kwarf. In many ways, I was not the target audience for this books, but it has inspired me to seek out other Syrian authors.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Crying in the fucking airport